2 New Ways to Wear Boyfriend Jeans—Without Looking Schlumpy

The latest news on this breezy style? There are two new ways to wear it, and they're more flattering than the super-baggy versions of seasons past.

By Adam Glassman

Photo: Peter Rosa

Relaxed

Laura Taft Paulsen, 51
Arts patron, North Carolina's Penland School of Crafts, an immersion school for artists.

"This outfit is fun and unpretentious. I love the Chuck Taylors, but you could also dress the jeans up with a silk top and heels."
—Laura

Jeans: MiH, $225; MiH-Jeans.com

Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D

Top: Lemlem, $175; AccompanyUS.com, Bag: Stella McCartney, $895; Bloomingdales.com, Watch: $225; CitizenWatch.com, Jeans: J Brand, $216; Nordstrom.com, Shoes: $65; Converse.com

Photo: Peter Rosa

Tapered

Jodie Patterson, 43
Cofounder and chief creative officer of beauty site DooBop.

"These jeans make my butt look good because they're fitted, which is hard to find in the boyfriend style. And the denim shirt is supersoft and light."
—Jodie

Jeans: AG Jeans, $225;AGJeans.com

Photo: Richard Majchrzak/Studio D

Top and Jacket: $395 and $495; ToryBurch.com, Bag: $85; EmilieMShop.com, Cuffs: $40 to $50 each; AnnTaylor.com, Jeans: $198; EileenFisher.com, Shoes: SJP, $485; Nordstrom.com/SJP

Published 07/22/2014